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Q153244: INVWIN32 Causes GPF When Run from MS-DOS Window

Article: Q153244
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.0,1.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbInventory smsinv
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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The following command line, invwin32.exe /a:x86 /v, when run from
sms\logon.srv\<platform>.bin in the MS-DOS window, causes a general
protection fault (GPF) in invwin32.exe at address 0x0041cbd3.

CAUSE
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The /a is an unrecognized command line option and is not being handled
correctly.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
versions 1.0 and 1.1. This problem has been corrected in Systems Management
Server version 1.2.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbInventory smsinv 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS100 kbSMS110
Version           : winnt:1.0,1.1

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